CXO Tech Forum Acquisition Innovation 2019

June 20, 2019 | The View of DC, Arlington, VA

Contract and acquisition experts from various agencies participated in an interactive panel format. Panelists explored ways to improve the federal and defense technology acquisition cycle through collaboration, shared agency service consolidation, other transaction authorities, open feedback loops and more.

Government leaders touch on industry best practices in acquisition, such as agile methodology, data transparency and human-centered design.

Agenda

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Registration and Sunrise Breakfast Views

8:30 - 8:35 a.m.

Opening Remarks

8:35 - 9:05 a.m.

Fireside Chat: Defense Acquisition

How is the U.S. Navy acquiring the best platforms, systems and technology to operate around the globe in defense of our Nation? Hear from the top Navy acquisition executive about what’s changing and still considered the biggest hurdle in the process.

James "Hondo" Geurts, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition

9:05 - 9:35 a.m.

Panel Discussion: Health Tech Acquisition

Health care agencies have adopted industry best practices and onboarded new emerging technologies to improve patient services. Government leaders will discuss how they have adapted and improved acquisition practices to keep pace.

Panelists:

Oki Mek, Chief Technology Officer, Division of Acquisition, HHS

Misu Tasnim, Expert, U.S. Digital Service, CMS

Todd Simpson, Chief Product Officer, HHS

Amy Heymans, Founder and Chief Experience Officer, Mad*Pow

Moderator:

Megha Chokshi, VP, Data, Analytics & Strategy, GovernmentCIO

9:35 - 10:05 a.m.

Panel Discussion: GSA

From acquisition vehicles to Centers of Excellence, GSA has covered a lot of ground in exploring different avenues for federal government services and system acquisition. What’s working, trending, or changing?

Panelists:

Omid Ghaffari-Tabrizi, Acquisitions Lead for the Centers of Excellence, GSA

How are the largest agencies acquiring the best IT goods and services to support our Nation? Hear from the longest serving administrator about the acquisition Myth-Busting Campaign, what’s changing and still considered the biggest hurdle in the federal acquisition process.